The Summercester Prairie (summercester /ˈprɛri/ Summercester [Translation Unavailable]) is a subtropical prairie on the coast of the Greenrange region. Summercester Prairie is a relatively typical prairie for Greenrange, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Summercester Prairie has a yearly average temperature of 22°C (71°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 27°C (80°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 18°C (64°F). The Summercester Prairie receives an average of 138 cm/y (54 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Summercester Prairie covers an area of nearly 18589 km2 (11553 mi2), and an average elevation of 7424 m (-18592 ft) above sea level.
The Summercester Prairie is home to a modest number of species with their population figures well above average for a subtropical prairie, and a modest number of species with their population figures well below average for a subtropical prairie. The keystone species of Summercester Prairie are as follows:
The Summercester Prairie has an MDI of 10, as such it has been classified as Hazardous by Imperial insurance adjusters. Monster insurance fees are set to deter civilian settlement, bounty payouts are correspondingly lucrative. Travelers are advised to go heavily armed and travel strictly by established routes. If travel requires leaving an established route, the services of a local guide and mercenaries are highly recommended.
The most common monstrous creatures within the Summercester Prairie are:
Imperial Warning: The following section of this document deals with biological race. In deference to the traditions of Eyomic peoples, we have foregone town-specific racial census. However, as our culture lacks a taboo for classification of peoples by their biology and such information is highly important for our medical practices amongst other institutions, we have stated the racial demographics of this region. We do not do so to sew the seeds of disunity. We do not do so to belittle or bemoan any group. Such issues are why we use the term 'peoples' rather than races, cultures, or species.
In respect to this universal cultural element, we have split racial classification by culture while keeping the name of each race for our own purposes. Should you see the same race listed more than once in the following section, this is to designate a major cultural division within a race.
The Summercester Prairie is home to 582489 people. They break down into the following demographics: 59% Sylvin, 26% Hobgoblins, 6% Grey Elf, 7% Grey Elf, and ~2% Other.
The Summercester Prairie is's peoples are culturally Sylvanian, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include seeking fortune in new places or new roles and exploring the unknown and discovering secrets, as well as a unique harvest festival and a storytelling festival.
The Sylvin subculture native to the Summercester Prairie are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on numerous castes of hereditary workers. They also place greater cultural emphasus on humanistic reason and “rational” religion and magical prowess and occult ability.
The Hobgoblin subculture native to the Summercester Prairie are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on educational ties to institutions or traditions. They also place greater cultural emphasus on sharing wealth and goods with others and loyalty to one’s friends, family, and own.
The Grey Elf subculture native to the Summercester Prairie are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on numerous castes of hereditary workers. They also place greater cultural emphasus on ethnic purity of blood and culture and pacifism and peaceful resolution of problems.
The Grey Elf subculture native to the Summercester Prairie are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on conquest and domination of others and eloquence and social expertise.
The Summercester Prairie is overseen by Potentate Beotl Parthnis Sionopto, a god serving within Labdsism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 47% of the population self-report as devout. The Summercester Prairie is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.
The Summercester Prairie has an Imperial Development Index of 6. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 6 means there are 6 locations within the Summercester Prairie which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Summercester Prairie is rated M1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Summercester Prairie are not expected to return value in yearly terms.
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